What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transport Dispatcher position at brenner oil?
The Dispatcher will provide communication and support of the Brenner Oil Transport Fleet. Perfect attendance, a willingness to work all shifts, and a positive attitude focused on streamlining routes and cost reductions are critical in this role. Must show particular attention to detail while demonstrating superior communication and customer service skills.
This position will align closely with the Safety Department to ensure full compliance of all laws and regulations surrounding our fleet. The Dispatcher will learn dispatching duties for all divisions so that they are cross-trained to handle any situation in any location, cover vacations, absences, etc.
Requirements:
- Previous dispatch experience with a wide range of knowledge fleet, daily operations, drivers, scheduling, and terminals a plus.
- Ability to forecast fuel demands using highly sophisticated inventory replenishment/dispatch software.
- Understand the business metrics of transportation and logistics and how dispatching decisions can significantly affect profit and loss for the Company and our Customers.
- Monitor and analyze scheduled delivery workload by determining availability of trucks; site storage restrictions; trailer compartment size options; supply point options; delivery time requirements; driver DOT availability; traffic, construction and weather conditions, etc.
- Facilitate near real time supply point changes by coordinating with pricing department to maximize profit and minimize delivery disruptions by adjusting dispatch as needed.
- Provide high level of customer service by adjusting planned dispatch to accommodate changes in operating environment such as terminal outages, ASAP deliveries, cancellations, truck break downs, etc.
- Ensure orchestrated and timely loads and communication to prevent all customer run-outs.
- All other duties as assigned.